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hatchment — [hach′mənt] n. [for earlier atcheament, altered &LT; ACHIEVEMENT] Heraldry a diamond shaped panel bearing the coat of arms of a person who has recently died, displayed before the house during mourning … English World dictionary

Hatchment — A hatchment is a funeral escutcheon or armorial shield enclosed in a black lozenge shaped frame which used to be suspended against the wall of a deceased person s house. It was usually placed over the entrance at the level of the second floor,… … Wikipedia

hatchment — Achievement A*chieve ment ( ment), n. [Cf. F. ach[ e]vement, E. {Hatchment}.] 1. The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object. [1913 Webster] 2. A great or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

hatchment — n. plaque on which the coat of arms of a deceased person is displayed (Heraldry) … English contemporary dictionary

hatchment — noun a large diamond shaped tablet bearing the coat of arms of someone who has died, displayed in their honour. Origin C16: prob. from obs. Fr. hachement, from OFr. acesmement adornment … English new terms dictionary